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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.41, 1,275.92 and 714.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.41, 1,275.92 and 714.27 is: 985.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.41 : 1,275.92 = 714.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.41/1,275.92 = 714.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.41x = 1,275.92 × 714.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.41x = 911,347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,347.81/924.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.87

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